First Impressions
Ge positions the GE 6-Outlet 10ft Surge Protector as a budget-friendly surge protectors, asking $15.99. After 60,381 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 4.8 stars. We've ranked it #2 out of 38 in this category. Sitting in the top 3 means it's competing directly with the QINLIANF 5-Outlet Wall Surge Protector ($9.98, 4.7★) for the category lead.
What's in the Box
Construction at $15.99 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Ge
- Price: $15.99 (right around the $16.68 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 60,381
- Category rank: #2 of 38 in surge protectors
- Cheaper in category: 20 products
- Higher-rated in category: 1 products
- More-reviewed in category: 1 products
Real-World Feedback
60,381 reviews and a 4.8-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
vs. the Category Leaders
At $15.99, the GE 6-Outlet 10ft Surge Protector sits right around the $16.68 category average. 20 options are cheaper and 17 are more expensive.
The category leader is the QINLIANF 5-Outlet Wall Surge Protector ($9.98, 4.7★, 109,842 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- GE 6-Outlet 6ft Surge Protector - $13.57, 4.8★ (60,381 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HANYCONY 8-Outlet Surge Protector - $12.99, 4.8★ (54,664 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Amazon Basics 6-Outlet 6ft Surge Protector - $10.14, 4.8★ (45,524 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the YISHU 8-Outlet Surge Protector at $8.98.
Who Should Get This
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The GE 6-Outlet 10ft Surge Protector is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
- First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research
The Verdict
9.7/10
Top-3 in the category. Close enough to the leader that personal preference (color, design, brand loyalty) is a fair reason to pick it.